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NJ S1468
NJ S1468Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill clarifies that campus law enforcement officers are permitted to carry a firearm in or upon any part of the buildings or grounds of a school, college, university or other educational institution in the course of the officer's employment or traveling to or from the officer's place of employment. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" as a person empowered to act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law and who has successfully completed a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and universities, are permitted to carry firearms on campus during their employment or while traveling to and from work. The bill defines a "law enforcement officer" as someone authorized to detect, apprehend, arrest, and convict offenders, who has also completed a firearms training course approved by the Police Training Commission. This provision is an exception to the existing law that generally prohibits possessing firearms on educational grounds without written authorization.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1468 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1468_I1.HTM |
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